Took a 'study break' today, and went out had some fun in the rover for the first real time. It did really well except when I got a little too ballsy via the pic. Had a friend come pull me out in his TRD tacoma. Ironically, the TC wouldn't work that well when the wheels were underwater ha. Of course the 3 amigos acted up for awhile after this and I got a SES light for my O2 sensors (which are going bad anyway). Anyway, can't wait too get some money for a lift and tires. Just thought I would share.

 

Got to love street tires and mud Did you get water inside?

 

Traction control wont help you when you're in something like that. CDL, maybe lockers, and WAY BETTER TIRES!

 

Looks fun!!!!!!! Did you plug your diffs to keep water out or "roll the dice".

 

Just about an inch inside the driver's door. Got it sopped up with paper towels.

Got the CDL, but tires would have made all the difference!

Eeek, guess I rolled the dice. Was gonna change the diff fluids this wknd anyway, so hopefully should be good.

 

I've been over the diffs without issue.

 

I just checked with a flashlight, and they got a nice black silicone seal around them from the factory (I suppose). Looked good to me. The plastic drain plugs are scary though. Definitely going to order some metal ones of those.

 

That's way too awesome. I wish I had the ***** to go that slow through that deep of water... but I just like to go fast!

 

Sunk! Bigger tires would've been awesome. Your diff breathers are way higher than the mud in the picture, you'll start getting into trouble once water is to the top of the wheel well

 

Looks like you have your motivation for a lift, and some new tires, and maybe a winch!